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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched 2 years after the ZR3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic ZR3

 EX-ZR1000 ZR3 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 33 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ZR3 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZR3

 EX-ZR1000 ZR3 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the ZR3.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and ZR3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and ZR3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography advice
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography highlights
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great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic ZR3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $572 $280